Thailand, Bangkok
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The RIS Ratchapruek Campus is located in Nonthaburi, west of Bangkok. It opened in August 2019 and is a purpose-built campus designed to support academic growth and personal development. The campus serves Pre-K2 through Grade 11, with an expansion to Grade 12 announced for August 2025.
The campus features a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, shaded rooftop courts, a multipurpose hall, and an indoor sports hall for badminton, basketball, netball, and volleyball.
The curriculum is an American international program aligned with standards including the Washington, D.C. Early Childhood Standards and American Education Reaches Out (AERO) for core subjects, NGSS for science, and ISTE for integrated technology. It offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses and is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP). English language development and Learning Support are provided across the curriculum.
The school operates a house system with four houses: Yaksha, Naga, Kinnari, and Garuda, to foster belonging, teamwork, and school spirit. Co-curricular programs include performing arts and athletics as part of a broad activity program.
Located just north of Bangkok in Nonthaburi, Ruamrudee International School’s Ratchapruek Campus (RISR) opened in August 2019 and serves students from Pre‑K 2 through Grade 11, with its first Grade 12 cohort launching in August 2025. Students follow a modified American curriculum aligned with AERO standards and, in upper grades, may choose between the IB Diploma Programme or the AP track. The school emphasizes inquiry-based STEM learning, service projects aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and creative expression through arts competitions and summer art classes. With English as the medium of instruction, and character development rooted in the “union of hearts” philosophy, RISR offers a nurturing and community-minded environment for international families seeking academic, creative, and service-oriented growth.
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